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Chrysanthemums

MISS CHICAGO

M. A. WALLACE

Rt. A, Box 1095 San Fernando (Los Angeles County) California
MAIL ORDER BUSINESS

At Retail, Post-paid anywhere in United States

Instructions to Purchasers

At prices given in this circular, all plants sent postpaid
anywhere in the United States

Remittances may be made any way most convenient

No mail order accepted for an amount less than One
Dollar.

No orders filled on Sundays.

Planting season from March 1st to July 1st.

A Chrysanthemum delights in cool weather and of
course, transplants much easier when the weather is cool.

Where plants are listed so much for 10 plants, it does
not mean 10 plants of an assortment, but means — not less
than five plants of one variety.

My aim: Not the largest assortment, but the choicest.
Doubtless many varieties that have been introduced should
have been pitched in the brush pile.

I frequently have inquiries about books on mum cul¬
ture. “Chrysanthemum Culture,” by A. Herington, is a
good one; 160 pages; price $1.00. For sale by the pub¬
lishers, Orange Judd Co., 15 E. 26th St., New York City.

My Mum business is strictly retail. In this age the
wholesale and retail business is generally run separately.
The wholesaler furnishes rooted cuttings only — by the 100
and 1000.

I am often asked the question, “What is a crown bud,”
and “what is a terminal bud?” Smith, an authority on
mums, says: “A crown bud is surrounded by vegetative
shoots and not by other buds. A terminal bud is sur¬
rounded by other buds and not by vegetative shoots.”

Rt. A, Box 1095

M. A. WALLACE

San Fernando, Calif.

P. S. No “Clumps” or cuttings for sale.

“// you want plants early, order early.
First come first served .”

VALUABLE

$1.00 Each —

PRIDE OF RICHMOND— A pure
bright pink of broad incurving form; a
grand commercial, and also a fine Ex¬
hibition variety. The color has no
touch of violet, and is the tone so much
desired. The stem is stiff and holds
the flower erect; the foliage is orna¬
mental, stiff, glossy, and beautifully ar¬
ranged. A very large, well filled
flower, apparently without a fault.
Scored 90 at Peoria. Bud, Sept. 30;
blooms Nov. 10. Originator. •

This is a fine pink, 6 % inches in
diameter, broad flat flowers with quilled
petals, and a strong straight wiry stem.
Matures here in California Oct. 25.

M. A. W.

GOLDEN CELEBRATION— Beauti¬
ful golden yellow flower, 7 inches in
diameter, broad flat flower. Shaggy
curly petals. A fine - show flower.
Strong straight stem and dark healthy
foliage. Matures Nov. 10.

MRS. HENRY EVANS — This chrys¬
anthemum might easily be described as
a “Crimson Cactus Dahlia,” since its
characteristics resemble this flower.

NOVELTIES

10 for $8.00

Every petal reflexes back, showing its
color to the best advantage. 8 inches
in diameter. A pure deep crimson.
An Australian variety. A show flower.
Fine green foliage. Bud Aug. 20,' ma¬
tures Nov. 15. — Totty.

DAWNRAY — Beautiful clear pink.
Incurved flower 6 inches in diameter.
Low stocky plant with good foliage.
I think this is as fine market pink
flower as I have seen. It holds its
color better than most pinks. It will
stand for 2 weeks on the plant in good
marketable condition after it has fully
matured. Matures Oct. 25.

MISS CHICAGO — A paper white
bloom, 6 inches in diameter with shaggy
curly petals; a fine show flower. This
fine white won the Chicago Club silver
medal offered through the C. S. A. at
Chattanooga, Tenn., in Nov., 1926.
Blooms Nov. 10 to 15.

GLORY OF 7 OAKS— A hardy per¬
petual chrysanthemum that blooms all
summer and fall, also all winter in pots.
Very double. Bright golden yellow.
Originator. Plants of Glory 50c each.

VERY SCARCE NOVELTIES

Prices on Application

LUSTRE — An Indiana seedling. A
fine lavender pink, 5 inches in diameter.
Dark green healthy foliage. Scored 90
points before the Chrysanthemum So¬
ciety of America Scoring Committee.
Take bud the last week in August.
Matures Oct. 8.

GRACE STURGES — -A 6 inch flower,
rich wine red with a silver reverse. A
fine show flower. Crown bud Aug. 25,
matures Nov. 10.

MARIE DE PETRIS — A wonderful
incurved commercial variety of intense
yellow, deeper in color than Golden
Glory. Foliage right up to the flowers,
regardless of what bud it taken. Throws
100 per cent perfect bloom regardless
of bud. It has a stronger and more
rigid stem than any other variety
grown. Its foliage is closely set, very
healthy and mildew proof. Individual
flowers average 20 to 22 inches in cir¬
cumference. Matures Nov. 10 to 15 —
Totty.

1928 INTRODUCTIONS

50c Each — 10 for $4.00

FRANCINE (Exhibition)— A Ver¬
mont seedling with a strong stem. The
upper surface of the petals is old-rose
and as it is closely incurved the pinkish
buff reverse is most prominent. Height
medium; can be grown as large as the
Turners. Select bud Aug. 15 — Smith.
Matures Nov. 8.

QUEEN MARIE (Exhibition) — A
seedling from Vermont producing
blooms 13 inches in diameter with
petals spoon shape which at the ends
are decidedly incurved or hooked over.

Color a medium shade of lavender.
Select buds Aug. 20. C. S. A. Certifi¬
cate scoring 94 points. — Smith. Ma¬
tures Oct. 28.

GENERAL PERSHING (Exhibition)
— Deep rich American Beauty shade of
red. Wonderful vigorous stem and
ideal foliage. The broad gleaming
petals of this variety make it very
individual in type. Bud Aug. 20 and
onward. — Totty. Blooms Nov. 5. Or¬
iginated with Jas. W. Byrne of the
U. S. Dept. Agriculture.

1928 INTRODUCTIONS

(continued)

THE BRUCE (Exhibition) A beauti¬
ful combination of scarlet and bronze
shadings. This variety when taken on
earlier buds, produces quantities of
petals, which are rather small. On
later buds the petals are very much
larger and more attractive ; therefore
we suggest taking the bud Aug. 20 and
onward. — Totty. Maturity Nov. 10.
The Bruce originated with James W.
Byrne of the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture.

GOLDEN MEASURE— A fine com¬
mercial yellow of unusual size and
quality. Incurved form and fine finish.
We grow it from terminal bud for com¬
mercial cutting, but can be grown to
exhibition size from late crown bud.
Comes good either way. Grows 4 ft.
from June planting. Scored 93 points
by the C.S.A. Committee. Bauer &
Steinkamp. Oct. 25. The G. M. is a
grand big golden yellow mum. — M.A.W.

CRYSTAL DOME (Market)— This
fine variety bears the distinction of
having won the C.S.A. Silver cup in
two successive years, having won in a
large field of entries at Cincinnati in
1925 and again at Chattanooga in 1926.
Incurved white of large size and fine
finish. Should make a fine shipper.

Fine foliage and rigid stem. Grows 4
ft. from June planting. B. & S.
Blooms here in California Oct. 20 and
later. I consider this is the most valu¬
able whit market mum I have seen for
many years. The bloom opens out pa¬
per white, long stems and green leaves;
reminding me of a great big white
Peony. — M.A.W.

PINK POCKET (T. W. Pockett)
(^Exhibition) — Pink with silvery re¬
verse. Largest and undoubtedly the
best pink Japanese yet raised. Strong
healthy growth and a rigid flower stem.
Awarded the certificate by the Royal
Horticultural Society, Melbourne Show,
for the finest novelty shown. Thomas
W. Pockett, of Australia, Originator.
Blooms Nov. 1st.

THETA QUAY FRANKS Exhibi¬
tion) — Clear lavender pink with silvery
reverse. This flower is composed of an
immense mass of petals, all of which
are carefully reflexed, and show the
color of the flowers to the best advan¬
tage. The habit of growth and the
stem is ideal and it is altogether one
of the most desirable pink varieties in¬
troduced in many years. Crown bud
after Aug. 25. Matures Oct. 25. —
Totty.

SHOW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

25c Each — 10 for $2.00 (5 of One Variety at 10 rates)

CORP. J. FRED PIPER — A fine
loosely incurved flower, light rich yel¬
low, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Low
stocky plant. Matures Nov. 5.

MRS. WOODROW WILSON— Pure
paper white, 6 V2 inches in diameter,
with drooping petals. Stocky plant
with a large leaf. Matures Oct. 15.
Fine for either the market or show
room.

LOUISA POCKETT — An Australian
variety of mammoth size both in plant
and flower. Bloom pure white, 8 inches
in diameter. Matures Nov. 15. At the
Pasadena flower show, October, 1925,
Louisa Pocket took first premium on
exhibit — flower 12 inches in diameter.

NAGIROC, (GOLDEN CHAMPION)

— Large golden, slightly bronzed, finely
incurved. Standard. Spreading habit
of growth. A splendid show mum.
Good foliage. Matures Oct. 12.

WILLIAM TURNER— Large incurved
white. Fine when pampered and well
fed. An aristocrat. This is the big
fellow that takes the premiums at the
flower shows. Nov. 10. Height 3 feet,

MISS MILLICENT ROGERS— In¬
troduced by Chas. H. Totty Co., of New
Jersey. The following is their descrip¬
tion: “One of the most novel Chrys¬
anthemums introduced in many years.
Color, bronzy pink with gold shadings.
The lower half of the flower is clear
lavender and the upper half bronzy
pink, very much like the Madam But¬
terfly Rose.

“The general effect is that of the
reflexed type with incurving tips. The
extreme lower petals hang down about
6 inches below the stem. The very
center of the flower is pure, clear gold
with no shading whatever. Foliage
right up to the flower, stiff stem, fine
habit of growth. Height 4 V2 ft. Crown
bud August 15th to 20th. Matures
October 20.”

LADY HOUPTON — Large incurved
pink. A fine flower and good foliage.
Three feet. Nov. 5.

J. R. BOOTH — A sport of Nagiroc.
Rich golden yellow. A magnificant
flower 6 inches in diameter; outer petals
reflex, inner petals incurve. Fine show
flower. Oct. 15.

SHOW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

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POCKET CRIMSON— Australian. A
beautiful show mum. Crimson. Re¬
verse side of petal old-gold. Flower 5
inches in diameter. Plant of dwarf
habit. Matures Oct. 25.

YELLOW TURNER— A sport of
Wm. Turner and very much like its
father, only in color. A very delicate
shade of canary yellow. Height 3 feet.
Nov. 10.

ROSE DAY — An Australian variety,
6 inches in diameter. Incurved center.
Reflexed drooping outer petals. A fine
show or market mum. Plant SV2 feet,
stocky with large green leaves. Ma¬
tures Oct. 20. Color pink.

ODESSA — Large incurved lemon yel¬
low. Plant grows rather “straggly.”
Four feet. Nov. 20 to 25.

MRS F. E. LEWIS— “An exquisite
deep crimson with an old-gold reverse.
Petals are extremely wide and the won¬
derful combination of crimson and gold
is strikingly attractive. In color, is far
superior to Pockett’s Crimson at its
very best. Our finest red in twenty
years of introducing novelties. Late
crown bud the first week in September.
Growth wonderfully strong and robust.
Height 4 feet. Certificated 93 points.”
Matures Nov. 8. — Totty.

CINCINNATUS— “Winner of the sil¬
ver trophy for the best seedling variety
at the Cincinnati fall show in 1924.
Pleasing shade of light lavender pink.
Beautifully formed flower of large size.
Strong stem with good foliage. Grows
three feet from June planting. Fine
for benches where headroom is limited.
Take terminal bud. Blooms November
8th and later.” — B. & S.

STEPHEN BROWN— Salmon with
old-gold reverse. Very large broad
petals, which are whorled and incurved,
making a large solid flower. Matures
NoV. 6. — Pockett.

MRS. E. WARD OLNEY— Color light
pink, 5 inches in diameter. Low stocky
growth, light colored foliage. Matures
Oct. 25. Immensely prolific. Would
make an ideal pot plant. — W.

JIMMIE WALKER— This is rather
an artistic looking fellow, with shaggy
curly locks; reflecting golden yellow, 5
inches in diameter; plant dwarf but ro¬
bust and stocky. Matures Oct. 25 — W.

EDGAR STILLMAN KELLEY— “In

comparison with Betsy Ross is larger
in size, stronger ingrowth, and of the
purest, glistening white, 7 V2 inches in
diameter, matures November 1st, select
bud September 5th. C.S.A. Certifi¬
cate.” - Smith.

MRS. GILBERT DRABBLE— A low

growing rather spindling plant. Pure
white reflex bloom. Very artistic and
showy. An English variety. Matures
Nov. 1st.

YELLOW POCKET— A light yellow
sport of Louisa Pocket. Same size and
shape. Matures Nov. 15 and later.

CELEBRATION — A sport of Eton.
A tall growing plant with rigid stems.
Light yellow bloom 6 inches in diame¬
ter. Matures Nov. 1st.

MRS. G. G. MASON— Blood red with
a light gold reverse. A beautiful showy
flower, 6 inches in diameter. Lasts for
a long time. Matures Oct. 25.

FANCY COMMERCIAL

25c Each — $2.00 per 10 (5 of One Variety at 10 rates)

MEGAN — An Indiana seedling of
promise. A beautiful clear pink. 4
inches in diameter. A tall growing
plant with purple stems, small green
thick leaves. Matures Oct. 28.

SNOW WHITE — Pure white 5V2
inches in diameter. Plant short and
stocky with an abundance of large
green leaves. Matur.es November 25 to
December 5. A promising late market
variety.

CHAS. RAGER — A most reliable
white for early November. Bonnafon
in form but larger. Grand stem and
foliage. — J. J. Braun. Nov. 20.

MONUMENT — “A most satisfactory
large commercial white. Comes into
flower November 15th to 20th. Pure
white in color. Incurved form and
large in size. Foliage is medium size
and the stems are rigid, making it a
splendid variety to handle. Grows five
feet from June planting. Take terminal
bud.”

GOLDEN LODE (Market)— Plant
low, rather stocky. Flowers golden
yellow, about the color of a “John
Quill,” 5V2 inches in diameter. A seed¬
ling of Comoleta. Matures Oct. 5. I
consider this a valuable early market
mum.

FANCY COMMERCIAL

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HARVARD — Japanese reflexed, very
dark crimson. In perfection Nov. 15
and for the closing days of the foot
ball season. Best bud Sept. 5. — J. J.

Braun.

DECEMBER BEAUTY— “White with
light pink shadings which are more pro¬
nounced at the center of the bloom.
Best incurved form. Avoid early buds
as the late ones give the best blooms.
Height SV2 feet from June planting.
Fully developed Dec. 10 to 15, con¬
tinuing until Christmas and after from
buds selected Sept. 30 to Oct. 10.” —
Smith.

DISTINCTION — “Coming into bloom
after the mid-season flood has passed, it
should prove to be of more than ordi¬
nary value. Its round incurved bloom
will ship and handle well. The plant
grows very erect and the stem is rigid
and clothed with good foliage. Blooms
November 15th to 25th.

CORONNA — “This is one of our fa¬
vorites for commercial planting. Every
plant gives a good bloom from each
shoot. Can be grown two or more
blooms to the plant. Grows five feet
from June planting. Strong stem
clothed with abundant medium sized
foliage. Deep golden yellow. Blooms
Nov. 1st, following Golden Glory. Take
late crown or terminal bud.” — Bauer
& Co.

WHITTIER — A beautiful light golden
yellow. Large and finely incurved
flower. Begins to mature about Novem¬
ber 15 and lasts a long time. A good
commercial variety. Some wholesale
florists in the east claim Whittier will
supercede Major Bonnaffon for mar¬
ket. Whittier is a much larger flower
than the Bonnaffon and later.

CITRONELLE — “Its large size and
general all-around excellence has made
this variety a great favorite. Blooms
October 20th. Clear lemon yellow.
Strong upright growth. Three to four
feet from June planting. Take termi¬
nal bud.”

THANKSGIVING PINK— “Best pink
for November 20th and later. The
very best pink to grow for Thanks¬
giving.”

QUAKER MAID (Market)— Plant
tall grower and good foliage. Pink bud
but a pure white flower 5 inches in
diameter, matures Oct. 6. I am well
pleased with Q. M. and I think she is
a valuable girl.

YUKON — “This variety should prove
a boon to the grower who ships his
blooms to distant markets. Belongs to
the closely incurved section. Bright
clear yellow. Fine stem and foliage.
An easy doer and grows five feet from
early June planting. Blooms October
5th. Take terminal bud.”

OCTOBER ROSE — “Large incurved
pink. Comes into flower October 10th
and will overshadow all other pink va-
rities coming into bloom at the same
time. It is as large as the best mid-
season variety.”

ROSE GLOW — A stocky low growing
variety. Dark green leaves. Color rich
pink, 6 inches in diameter. Matures
Oct. 10. A very choice variety. In¬
troduced as a market mum, but plenty
large for the show room. One of the
finest pinks I have seen. — W.

DETROIT NEWS — A very pretty
little bronze, 4 inches in diameter.
Matures Oct. 20.

MRS. R. M. CALKINS— (Introduced
by us 1926). A very bright yellow as
intense as the variety Marigold, an im¬
proved Golden Chadwick and in com¬
parison is brighter in color, has shorter
outer petals and is more globular in
form with a stronger and harder stem.
Matures November 25 to 30. Select
bud September 20. C.S.A. Certificate.
- Smith.

WHITE CLIFTON— Large pure white
incurved. A good market mum. Ma¬
tures Nov. 1st.

ORANGE QUEEN — “A burnt orange
in color, coming at Thanksgiving time,
its color in keeping with the season.
Loosely incurved form, maturing Nov.
20 from Sept. 10 buds.” — Smith.

*

GOLDEN OCTOBER— “A splendid
yellow to follow Golden Glow. Blooms
October 10th from terminal bud. Grows
four feet from early June planting.
Strong stem and abundant foliage. The
color is a rich golden yellow.” — B. & S.

MISCELLANEOUS MARKET

20c Each — $1.50 per 10 (5 of One Variety at 10 rates)

ALICE DAY — Medium to large in¬
curved “paper white” flower. Plant of
dwarf or one-half standard habit. Fine
for pot culture. Good foliage. Octo¬
ber 12.

MRS. O. H. KAHN — 'Large incurved
bronze, with large leaves, plant medium
size. A fine old show mum. October
15.

SMITH’S SUBLIME— A beautiful,
light “peach blossom” pink. Good foli¬
age. Matures October 5. A very satis¬
factory early pink. Dwarf. Fine for
pot culture.

RICHMOND — Medium to large, in¬
curved. Yellow. Plant rather sprawly
in habit of growth. Foliage not very
good. Some of the eastern growers
consider the Richmond one of the best
commercial varieties. October.

BLACK HAWK — Dark crimson. Re¬
flex with incurved center. A fine old
variety. Medium tall. December 1.

DECEMBER QUEEN — Large in¬
curved, yellow. Good foliage. Ma¬
tures about December 15. Height 5 %
feet. A promising late variety and
well worth planting.

COL. APPLETON — Large late in¬
curved yellow. An old standard mar¬
ket variety.

GOLDEN GLOW — Originator says:
“Bright yellow; good stem and foliage.
Blooms may be had from August 15
to October 20, if planted in succession
and first buds secured. Height S1/^
feet.”

WHITE SEIDEWITZ — “A white
sport from E. Seidewitz, and as it
flow.ers at the same time is a valuable
addition to the late-flowering section.”
Height 5 feet.

STANDARD COMMERCIAL VARIETIES

12c Each — $1.00 per 10 (5 of One Variety at 10 rates)

MAJOR BONNAFFON — Medium
size, light yellow. Incurved. A stand¬
ard old commercial variety. Three feet.
November 20 to 25.

TIGER — Medium size, golden yellow,
incurved, short petals. Half standard.
Small green foliage. Good strong stem.
A commercial variety. Matures Octo¬
ber 12.

MARIGOLD — Rich yellow, incurved.
Good foliage and a splendid flower.
Suckers immensely. Three and one-
half feet. Nov. 5.

EDWIN SEIDEWITZ— “A beautiful
incurved, bright pink, maturing from
Thanksgiving to early December.
Height 5 feet.”

WHITE PERFECTION — A sport
from Rose Perfection. Large incurved
creamy white. In plant and leaf, quite
similar to Rose Perfection. A good,
sturdy variety and well worth careful
testing. Matures Nov. 1. Standard.

CHRYS1LORA— Beautiful bright yel¬
low incurved. Strong stem. Good foli¬
age. Standard. The plant and flower
quite similar to E. M. Benson.

OCTOBER QUEEN — Medium to
large incurved flower, beautiful “snow”
white. Good foliage. One-half stand¬
ard. Matures October 15.

GOLDEN GLORY — Flowers a beau¬
tiful golden yellow. Dwarf habit.
Good foliage. Flowers medium to
large. Doubtless a good commercial
variety. Matures October 6.

BETSY ROSS — Large incurved
white. A magnificant flower and good
stem. One of the finest white mums
I have seen. Matures about November
5. Height 4 feet. A good commer¬
cial variety.

ROSE PERFECTION— A beautiful
shell pink. A magnificant flower. A
strong grower and easily propagated.
Five feet. Matures about November 8.

FEATHERY, SPIDERY AND THREAD-LIKE VARIETIES
FREAKS AND ODDITIES

25c Each — 10 for $2.00

AMATERASU (The Sun Goddess) —
Medium tall grower. Light golden yel¬
low bloom 6 inches in diameter, curly
twisted petals. A beautiful show flower.
The largest of the group.

WHITE THREAD— Pure white 2
inches in diameter, with a stiff wiry
stem. Very much resembles a bunch
of white thread cut short. Matures
Oct. 25.

FEATHERY, SPIDERY AND THREAD-LIKE VARIETIES

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BENTEN (Goddess of Beauty) — A
tall growing plant; with good foliage.
Quilled petals standing straight out
from the center; color green gold at
center with blood red tips. Very beau¬
tiful and unique.

FUGI — This flower looks very much
like a cactus dahlia with its shaggy
stringy petals. Color a “lovely” shade
of pink with yellow center. Stiff wiry
stems. Matures Oct. 24.

ANEMONES, NOVELTIES

50c Each — 10 for $3.50

The Anemone (A-nem-o-ne) flowers consist of one or more rows of flat or
tubular ray florets with shorter quilled or tubular disc florets of the same or distinct
color, and are grown in sprays for artistic floral arrangements. — Smith.

GOLDEN PHEASANT — Ray petals
a beautiful “John Quill” yellow, in¬
curved and cupped. Cushion a darker
yellow. Flowers can be grown 3 to 5
inches in diameter when disbudded.
Plant a strong grower. Matures Oct.
26 and later.

ADENLAIR — An exceptionally fine
anemone for commercial growers, pro¬
ducing 4 blooms to the plant, 5 inches
in diameter surrounded by two rows of

guard petals. The predominating color
is shell pink with a creamy cast at the
center of cushion. Select buds Sept.
10. C.S.A. Certificate scoring 91 points.
— Smith. Matures Nov. 15 to 20, here.

GOLDEN STATE— A self-colored
yellow about the same shade as Florera,
but is larger and has longer florets, 6
inches in diameter with 4% inch
cushion. C.S.A. Certificate. Matures
NOV. 20. - Smith.

ANEMONES

20c Each

GOLDEN LYDA THOMAS — An¬
emone type, 2 inches in diameter.
Clear canary yellow. Tall grower.
Good market variety. A wonderful
bloomer. Matures Nov. 10.

MAPLE LEAF — “Like the soft maple
leaf the color is displayed in the vari¬
ous shades of red and yellow chang¬
ing from day to day as development
progresses. High rounded cushion.

Two and one-half inches in diameter,
two feet high. Being dwarf, is well
adapted to specimen pot plants. Ma¬
turing Nov. 10.”

FLORERA — Originator says: “Color
light yellow with an exceptionally large
cushion which nearly extends to the
ends of the ray florets. Very distinct
and striking in appearance. Maturing
November 10. Best when disbudded.
Diameter 4 V2 inches. Height SV2 feet.”

SINGLES

25c Each — 10 for $2.00

JEANNE SHELLY ADAMS — A

beautiful clear pink, 2 Y2 inches in di¬
ameter, with white zone around the
center. Medium tall. Matures Oct.
12.

MARGARET A. WANNER — Cad¬
mium orange, suffused deep amber
bronze, 2M> inches in diameter. Seed¬
ling of Buckingham. A grand variety.

CAROLINE ROBBINS — 2% inches
in diameter. When first opening the
flowers are a deep mellow pink and
gradually develop into lilac rose. The
very broad petals much resemble a
double cosmos. Fully matures Oct. 15.

ALICE HOWELL— Two inches in
diameter. Comes out a bronze and
changes to a light yellow. Low stocky
grower. Matures Oct. 15.

ALBERT JESSURUM— Medium tall
grower. Flowers 2% inches in diame¬
ter, light yellow with reddish tips. Ma¬
tures Nov. 1st.

ARABY — Pure white 2% inches in
diameter. Tall luxuriant plant. A very
profuse bloomer. Matures Oct. 20.

A. WENZ — A tall growing plant,
good foliage. A bright pink with large
yellow center. Resembles a water lily
somewhat. Matures Nov. 1.

LADY ASTOR, M. P.— Single type
2 % inches in diameter. Dark crimson.
Very unique and handsome. Plant low
and rather stocky. Matures November
25 and later. Fine for pot culture and
disbud.

SINGLES

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IDA CATHERINE SKIFF — Single
type 2V2 inches in diameter. The
flowers open up a bronze but change
to a beautiful buff when fully matured.
Plant medium tall. A very popular
market variety here in Southern Cali¬
fornia. Matures Nov. 5.

IDA — Pure sea shell pink, a color
that we have not had in singles up to
the present time. The outer petals
reflex and the inner petals are cup
shaped around the bright yellow center.
Nov. 10.

DOROTHY BORDEN TAYLOR —

Medium tall plant. Dark crimson with
large golden center. Somewhat re¬
sembles Lady Astor but larger and
finer. Blooms profusely. Matures
Nov. 1st.

LAONA — Plant medium tall. Flowers
3 V2 inches in diameter, a refreshing
pink color, reminding me something of
a water lily. A choice variety. Ma¬
tures Nov. 15 and later.

NACORA — Medium tall plant, red¬
dish bronzy buds that open up a light
yellow. Flower 0V2 inches in diameter.
A good companion to Laona. Matures
Nov. 30.

BRONZE BUCKINGHAM — Plant
medium tall. Flower 2 V2 inches in
diameter. A beautiful bronze. A
grand market and show flower. Ma¬
tures Oct. 15.

GOLDEN SUN— Clear golden yellow,
214 inches in diameter. Medium tall.
A profuse bloomer. Matures Oct. 20.

POMPON— SPECIALS

25c Each — 10 for $2.00 (5 of One Variety at 10 rates)

ROSE CHARM — “Bright rose pink,
especially valuable where a solid color
effect is wanted. Fine sprays and
strong growth giving a good yield.
Blooms November 1st.”

PINK DOT — “Has made a hit this
fall with its beautiful color, which as
its name implies, is blush white with a
crimson dot in the center. The sprays
are ideal and the plant yields a heavy
crop. Blooms October 25th.”

YELLOW-FELLOW— “A good vari¬
ety to follow Nuggets. Produces fine
sprays of clear yellow blooms. Blooms
are of large pompom type. Each
bloom is supported on a rigid stem and
the sprays are not overcrowded. A
strong grower, producing a large yield
per souare foot of bench space. One
of our best. Blooms November 10th
and later.”

BOKHARA — “This variety comes
nearest to combining the various shades
of red, rose and bronze seen in autumn
leaves of all the varieties we know.
Very useful in producing autumn ef¬
fects, so popular during mum season.
Blooms October 25th.”

YULETIDE— “The latest and best
white pompom known at the present
time. Color purest paper white.”

NUGGETS— “We consider this the
very best yellow pompom to bloom the
first week in November. Its bright
yellow blooms produced in ideal sprays
and its splendid growth and profusion
of bloom make it the ideal variety for
either cutting or pot plants.”

ANGELO — Button type. Flowers
soft peach blossom pink 2 14 inches in
diameter. Plant low stocky grower.
Fine for pot culture. Matures Oct. 30.

WHITE DOTY — Old reliable. A
graceful white pomp. Button type.
Medium tall. Nov. 1. Sport of Lillian
Doty.

LILLIAN DOTY — A delicate pink.
Medium tall. Flowers 2 V2 inches in
diameter, button type.

MARGUERITE CLARK— A delicate
little rose pink flower one inch in di¬
ameter. Button type. Matures Nov.
5. Medium height.

NOVELTY POMPOMS

30c Each

BENOIT — 1 % inches in diameter.
Deep bright pink. Good foliage. Low
stocky grower; ideal plant for pot cul¬
ture. Holds to bloom bright and fresh
for weeks after it is in full bloom.
Blooms Oct. 20.

GOLDEN JAPAN — Light golden yel¬
low 6/8 inch in diameter, very fine. I
procured this variety from a Japanese
flower grower here and as he did not
know its name, I named it. Matures
Nov. 15 to 20.

NOVELTY POMPOMS

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GOLDEN SCEPTER— A tall grow¬
ing plant. Flower a bright golden
yellow. Looks something like “Yellow
Fellow.” Matures Nov. 15.

GOLD COIN — Low stocky growing
plant. Light golden yellow 2% inches
in diameter, almost an anemone. Nov.
15th.

CHRISTMAS GOLD — On the order
of “Golden Baby” but a much stronger
grower. The little button flowers be¬
ing a little larger and much brighter,
set off by dark glossy foliage, makes
an attractive spray. Its lasting quali¬
ties are exceptional. — Braun. Nov. 25.

POMPOMS— MISCELLANEOUS

15c Each — $1.20 per 10 (5 of One Variety at 10 rates)

GOLDEN CLIMAX — A beautiful
golden yellow, button type. Matures
November 5. Profuse bloomer. Four
feet high. Flower 1 % inches in di¬
ameter.

DUNDEE — Light maroon lVz inch
in diameter. Button type. Plant rather
dwarf and stocky. Matures. Nov. 5.

MARY PICKFORD — Button type,
creamy white, one inch in diameter.
Round and delicate. Plant dwarf. Ma¬
tures Nov. 1.

LITTLE PET — Button type. Deep
bright pink 1 % inch in diameter.
Small serated green leaves. A dainty
little mum. Dwarf habit. Matures
Nov. 5.

From Pleased Customers

Mayfield, Kentucky, May 7, 1928.

My Dear Mr. Wallace:

With all my heart I thank you for those lovely mum plants you so gener¬
ously sent me with the little order I sent you. 'Twas such a special kindness
and I would not be true to myself if I did not most deeply appreciate it. I
had read longingly about Crystal Dome Coronna and Golden Measure but they
seemed beyond my purse, at present, after having lost all my plants last winter.
The plants are all out and came in good condition with the exception of Distinc¬
tion and Louisa Pockett. They were scalded and damaged some. I found a
little eye there and buried the roots and hope they may revive. Thank you
again and wish all good wishes to you. Very sincerely,

(MISS) M. E. W.
Ramona, Calif., June 10, 1928.

Mr. M. A. Wallace, Dear Sir:

The chrysanthemums ordered from you came in splendid condition and I
think you were more than fair in sending me extra varieties. I sure will enjoy
watching them grow and bloom, and will want to add to my collection next year.

Sincerely yours,

MRS. -

Los Angeles, Calif., May 5, 1928.

M. A. Wallace, San Fernando, Calif., Dear Sir:

The “mums” were received in fine condition, planted right away and are
making a splendid growth. All the plants lived. MRS. C. H. L.

Redlands, Calif., June 7, 1928.

Dear Mr. Wallace:

I wish to thank you for the mums you sent me which were fine plants and
arrived in excellent condition. I could not help but note your generosity in
sending the extra plants, over and above my order. Thanking you again I am,

Sincerely yours,

E. R. F.

Portland, Oregon, June 28, 1928.

M. A. Wallace, Dear Sir:

I received the mum plants today. Thanks for same. These plants were
all in fine shape. Please send me your fall catalogue as soon as it is out.
Kindly mark the ones you consider the extra choice for market and show. Any¬
thing in new colors are the ones I am interested in. Thanking you, I remain,

F. R.

Wallace’s Mums

M. A. WALLACE

Route A, Box 1095, San Fernando, California

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